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Christie Downs

Battle Creek,MI

Summary

Driven Front Desk Agent highly skilled in managing reservations, telephone calls and customer inquiries. Poised and professional with total commitment to guest satisfaction. Well-versed in mitigating customer dissatisfaction with prompt service and diplomatic communication.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Front Desk Agent

Firekeepers Casino
11.2016 - Current
  • Took reservations over phone, in person, and via computer for guests and provided confirmation information.
  • Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
  • Used internal software to process reservations, check-ins and check-outs.
  • Calculated billings and posted charges to room accounts, reviewing charges with guests at checkout.
  • Oversaw fast-paced front desk operations and guests' needs at busy facility.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
  • Liaised with housekeeping and maintenance staff to address requests and complaints made by guests.

Housekeeping Attendant

Firekeepers Casino
08.2015 - 11.2016
  • Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
  • Responded to requests from patrons for linens and toiletries.
  • Maintained spaces with routine upkeep, coordinating with management on more advanced needs.
  • Operated wet-vacuums, buffing machines, vacuums and upholstery cleaners to clean rugs, carpets, and upholstered furniture.

Office Services Assistant

Oakridge Counseling Center
02.2010 - 02.2014
  • Maintained monthly, weekly and daily reports of transaction.
  • Answered telephone calls and read emails to redirect calls and forward emails to appropriate personnel.
  • Prepared computerized correspondence, receipts, bills and checks.
  • Reviewed files and records to obtain information to respond to customer and client requests.
  • Completed general administrative tasks by proofreading documents, transcribing handwritten information and operating calculators to verify financial records.


Assistant Manager

Mexicali Restaurant
08.2008 - 06.2011
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.


Operations Manager

Kistler Farms LLC
03.2006 - 09.2010
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.


Education

No Degree - Accounting

Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI

High School Diploma -

Lakeview High School
Battle Creek, MI
06.1989

Skills

  • Registration Processing
  • Room Assignments
  • Front Office Support
  • Safety and Security Procedures
  • Credit and Cash Payments
  • Report Generation
  • Guest Relations
  • Oral and Written Communications
  • Listening Skills
  • Hospitality Service Expertise
  • Inventory Oversight

Timeline

Front Desk Agent

Firekeepers Casino
11.2016 - Current

Housekeeping Attendant

Firekeepers Casino
08.2015 - 11.2016

Office Services Assistant

Oakridge Counseling Center
02.2010 - 02.2014

Assistant Manager

Mexicali Restaurant
08.2008 - 06.2011

Operations Manager

Kistler Farms LLC
03.2006 - 09.2010

No Degree - Accounting

Davenport University

High School Diploma -

Lakeview High School
Christie Downs